This is a bit ambitious at £9,900 against a recent used median of £8,433 and a 75th percentile of £9,436; it’s asking a touch above the upper end of the comparable spread. If the unit is genuinely mint, fully original, and boxed with the right extras, the premium is not outrageous, but it isn’t a bargain either.
What makes it interesting is the reputation of these passive TVC preamps: they can give a very clean, transparent, low-noise presentation with strong drive when properly matched, and the better examples tend to hold appeal with analogue-focused listeners. For a buyer, the key checks are condition, provenance, and whether the controls and inputs switch silently and cleanly; at this price, you want a reassuringly complete, well-kept example.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.